Car crash statistics in Woodland, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 2,823 crashes were reported in Woodland from 2021–2025, 672 with an injury and 15 with a death. 24% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 24% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 9% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,823 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed21% · 586
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 552
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 471
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 276
• Driving under the influence9% · 261

By type of collision: broadside 31%, rear end 25%, side swipe 20%, hit object 13%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 93 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 116 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 44 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Woodland each year?

Reported crashes in Woodland: 2021: 571, 2022: 530, 2023: 609, 2024: 524, 2025: 589. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Woodland?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Woodland is 4 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Woodland?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,823 crashes: unsafe speed 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Woodland?

15 crashes killed someone in 2,823 reported crashes in Woodland from 2021–2025, and 672 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Woodland involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

93 involved a pedestrian (3%), 116 involved a bicyclist (4%), 44 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,823 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.